Enter the word for search

pensively

/ˈpɛn.sɪv.li/

pensivelyadverb

/ˈpɛn.sɪv.li/

Translations

pensivementDans un état de réflexion profonde, avec une nuance parfois mélancolique.

She stared pensively out the window, lost in her own thoughts.

Elle regardait pensivement par la fenêtre, perdue dans ses pensées.

Additional translations

songeusementNuance plus littéraire, avec une idée de rêverie ou de mélancolie légère.

Definitions

In a manner that is engaged in deep or serious thought.

She stared pensively out the window, lost in her own thoughts.

In a wistful or slightly melancholic manner, suggestive of dreamy or sad thoughtfulness.

He smiled pensively, remembering the days they had spent together.

Synonyms